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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We always hear how modern moms don’t have “a village” like in the past. What exactly is the village? What are we missing that past moms had?[/quote] 1. Grandparents who are young and active enough to truly help with children of all ages 2. Siblings and friends with children of similar and somewhat older ages, both to commiserate and to offer advice 3. Aunts and uncles who are also willing and able to lend a hand 4. A community who can be trusted to teach a child (hey, thanks for holding the door for the person with a box *or* hey, I saw you scaring that animal, don't do that) and intervene if they see a need 5. Anyone (everyone) willing to lend a hand when illness, pregnancy/birth, or other event necessitates help[/quote] Less people have kids now so what’s in it for them to help you?[/quote]
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